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- KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF?
My name is ADEBAJO MAYOWA SAMSON popularly know as MAS , a graduate from the prestigious Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta where I studied Hydrology. - WHAT WAS GROWING UP LIKE FOR YOU?
Growing up , I was not brought up with a silver spoon infact while growing up as a young guy due to my inquisitive nature I tried many jobs . But there is something I do tell people and that is when one is clueless about his or her purpose you would be tossed around like a leaf. - WHAT’S YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
I’m a graduate Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, I studied hydrology. - WHAT GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY ARE YOU INTO?
Firstly due to the amount of mentors I have in this line of Photography, I fit into any genre of photography.
- HOW WILL YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE?
I would describe my photography style is unique and inspirational - WHAT DOES PHOTOGRAPHY MEAN TO YOU?
To me photography is not just a profession, it’s a lifestyle for me. Cause in this line of work we create unforgettable memories through pictures. - HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY?
My photography career started as an inspiration from God that’s why I said knowing your purpose in life is very important it saves you a whole lot of stress in trying to align to the things of life.
- WHERE/WHO DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
My inspiration comes from getting to do other people’s work much better. Also I am a creative deep thinker I can just be with my camera then style and poses just come to my head. To do it better its more of being creative. - WHAT MAKES A GOOD PICTURE STAND OUT FROM THE AVERAGE?
I would say proper training and mentoring that’s all - WHOSE WORK HAS INFULENCED YOU MOST?
For every genre of photography like I said earlier I have someone who inspires me to doing better. Likes of Mr. Adeola Rotimi, Folakay, Thesamuelabati, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Tolani Alli, Bayo
Omoboriowo.
- AS A PHOTOGRAPHER WHAT ARE YOUR ADVICE TO YOUNGER PHOTOGRAPHERS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN PORTRAIT OR ANY GENRE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Firstly I would say know what God wants for your life by knowing this God would actually bring the right people you need per time to help you achieve major breakthroughs you need in your line of carrier. Also your passion towards what you do should be 100% no matter the discouragement and all. No one started big we all started from one point and as time goes on there is always improvement with time. - WHERE DO YOU SEE PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE IMAGING INDUSTRY IN THE COMING YEARS?
I see photography as one of the major influence in media. And in the coming years photographers shall be appreciated for what they have done in the past cause of there sacrifices in documenting pictures . - ANY LAST WORDS?
Photography is not a get rich quick scheme infact if you see photography as a fast way to get money, its a lie photography should be born out of passion an love
